University Libraries: Preservation Librarian/Assistant or Associate Librarian. Miami University Libraries seeks a Preservation Librarian for the Steward & Sustain department. Reporting to the Head of the Steward & Sustain department, to provide leadership in planning and managing the preservation/conservation program for special collections, general library collections, and institutional archives; be responsible for a broad range of conservation and preservation activities including conservation assessment and treatment; exhibition, loan and digitization preservation; disaster planning and response; environmental monitoring; and emergency planning. Working closely with colleagues throughout Miami University Library, will provide outreach to Library staff concerning Library collections, practices, and preservation measures, and will ensure the smooth integration and timely completion of preservation and conservation activities. Identify, assess, and inventory the conservation and preservation needs of Miami University Library materials and develop a comprehensive plan to address existing and future needs to ensure compliance with industry standards and best practices; oversee and perform a variety of basic and intermediate conservation treatments in accordance with accepted standards of conservation practice; coordinate workflows and manage daily operation of the preservation/conservation activities and oversee staff in preservation; also may mentor interns; responsible for leading the Digital Preservation Program: collaborate with relevant staff on digital preservation policies, implementation, workflows and develop digitization strategies; oversees preservation activities pertaining to the digitization process of Steward & Sustain materials; coordinate preventive care, including pest management and environmental monitoring programs for the libraries; in concert with the Special collections Librarian, identify and work with outside conservation vendors to provide appropriate treatments to at-risk materials, negotiate costs and timelines, and monitor vendor performance; review proposals for exhibition and loan, and review facilities reports from borrowing institutions; train and provide guidance for Miami University libraries staff in materials handling, preservation decision-making, and physical care workflow; maintain an effective disaster/emergency response and recovery plan for University Libraries recovery activities; participate in Steward and Sustain instruction.

Require: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; experience in the preservation/conservation of materials; demonstrated ability to collaborate and direct teams; knowledge of current preservation theory and practice; knowledge of conservation/preservation history, ethics and methodology; knowledge of digital preservation theory and practices and metadata schema and standards; ability to meet the Miami University continuing contract and promotion requirements http://www.lib.muohio.edu/about/larps.pdf. Appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian dependent upon qualifications. The University will not sponsor H-1B for this position.

Desire: Advanced knowledge of preservation issues in cultural institutions; one to three years of preservation/conservation or equivalent experience knowledge, skills and abilities; experience with emerging technologies in preservation/conservation practice; experience with digital preservation systems (e.g. Preservica), archival software (e.g. Archives Space), and other information technologies.

Submit cover letter and resume to http://jobs.miamioh.edu/cw/en-us/job/495824. Direct inquiries to Donna Richardson at petermda@miamioh.edu. Review of applications begins on September 4, 2019 and continues until position is filled.

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“Miami University, a student-centered public university founded in 1809, has built its success through an unwavering commitment to liberal arts undergraduate education, with complementary quality graduate programs, and the active engagement of its students in both curricular and co-curricular life. With a student body of 16,000, Miami effectively combines a wide range of strong academic programs with faculty who love to teach and the personal attention ordinarily found only at much smaller institutions. Faculty and staff are highly valued for their contributions toward the Miami experience. Employees enjoy a competitive benefits package and stable work environment as they work to support the university’s educational mission. Miami’s main campus is located in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles northwest of Cincinnati, with regional campuses located in Hamilton and Middletown, Ohio, and a center in Luxembourg. Known as one of the most beautiful campuses in the nation, Miami, the nation's tenth oldest public university, is recognized for its striking red brick Georgian-style architecture and tree-shaded lawns. Take a Virtual Tour from our website.”